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Since 1999, HMK has been pushing Performance Snowmobile Footwear and products to the next level.

Rider owned and operated since day one, HMK provides the snowmobile industry with high-quality boots and accessories.

With the HMK Factory Team leading the way in product development, our new lineup continues to dominate from the podium to the backcountry.

The new Pro Boa Focus is the most innovative boot on the market, and tightens within seconds using two Boa tensioning dials. Also, the new Lounge Boot is a great multi-purpose boot!

HMK offers a wide variety of accessories to keep you looking great and having fun including Pullovers, Beanies, Packs, Bags, Gloves, Socks, Shirts, Hoodies and more.

Click here for more info about the HMK giveaway!/

RYDEFX WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SNOCROSS CO-SANCTIONED BY CSRA

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The WPSA PowerSports Snowmobile Tour, along with Canadian Snowcross Racing Association (CSRA), will host a national Snocross race Feb. 22-23-24 in Sarnia, Ontario.

The RydeFX World Championship Snocross represents Round 8 of the 10-race 2007-2008 PowerSports Snowmobile Tour.

“We’re pleased to announce our first visit to Ontario in several years,” said PowerSports Entertainment, Inc. President Scott O’Malley. “This event is situated in a perfect market for Snocross Racing and the local community has voiced strong support for the event. In addition, it’s exciting to work with our friends at the CSRA.”

“We’ve been looking for opportunities to team up with WPSA, and we’re very excited to an-nounce this event,” said Ken Avann, CSRA president. “Sarnia is central to some of the top rec-reational snowmobile areas in all of Canada, so this is certain to be a successful event.”

The racing weekend is being sponsored by shock absorber manufacturer RydeFX. ArvinMeritor Ride Control Products, which produces RydeFX High Performance Shocks, has been a global manufacturer of OEM and replacement shock absorbers for nearly half a century.

RydeFX has been the largest OEM supplier to the snowmobile market for decades, in addition to being a major supplier to the ATV, Personal Watercraft, and Motorcycle industry.

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Once again Ronald Cantin and Mont Kanasuta have teamed up to organise the 7th “Grand Prix Sno-X COORS LIGHT”.

The event includes 3 days of “training and testing” and 2 days of racing for the pilots who will most probably touch snow for the first time of the year.

Marcel Fontaine of SCM will provide the required ISM sanction and will manage the race. Last year more than $8,000 was distributed to the winners.

The track is scheduled to open on Wednesday, Nov 14. The race will be held on Nov 17 and 18. Last year event had been delayed due to the lack of snow, so this year event already include a back-up date (Dec 1, 2).

70 racers were present last year but more than 150 should be present this year, mainly because it’s their first opportunity to train for the Duluth race.

For information or more details call 1 888 797-3195 or e-mail to snocross@kanasuta.com

The first winners have been drawn for the Pure Polaris online giveaway. These two lucky winners will receive $100 vouchers for Polaris gear and accessories.

Congratulations to Chris Floto and Sandra Cook!!

The next draw will be held the week of October 15th. Click the link below to visit the entry page. Also, download and print your entry form to win your very own Polaris Shift!

Click here to win prizes!

Click here for more about the Shift Free Ride contest!

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The 2007-2008 weather outlook for North America, according to the Farmer’s Almanac, is for a colder than normal winter for much of North America with snowier than normal conditions expected. 

According to the Farmer’s Almanac, Mother Nature is going to keep many of us on our toes.  The Almanac promises a change from last year.  The Almanac goes on to report that Mother Nature will be showing little mercy and the temperatures should begin to drop soon, with snow to follow.
 
With the Farmer’s Almanac forecast in mind, nobody is more excited about this winter’s snowmobiling possibilities than organized snowmobilers.  This winter holds some great potential for improved snowmobiling and expanded opportunities for snowmobilers to Take a Friend Snowmobiling. 
 
At the International Snowmobile Congress held in June 2007 the International Snowmobile Media Council initiated a unique partnership with the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association and other snowmobile community members in the development of the Take a Friend Snowmobiling campaign. 

The campaign has been developed while considering the snowmobile manufacturers Go Snowmobiling research, which shows that non-snowmobilers have an extremely strong desire to go snowmobiling.  As a matter of fact, when asked how they would rate their desire to go snowmobiling, non-snowmobilers across the snowbelt reported an interest of 9 on a scale of 1-10 expressing their interest level to “go snowmobiling.”
 
Snowmobilers are social folk who enjoy each others company and enjoy the great outdoors in the winter.  This is a wonderful opportunity for all of us to take a non-snowmobiling friend snowmobiling and get to know them better on the snow and encourage them to join one of our unique snowmobile clubs and associations.
 
Throughout the winter the International Snowmobile Media Council members will be promoting the Take a Friend Snowmobiling idea and concepts to snowmobile clubs and associations. 

Many snowmobile associations are planning special rides where they will invite non-snowmobilers for a snowmobile ride.  Some clubs and associations are already inviting local politicians and news media (radio, TV and print) to Go Snowmobiling.   

The best way to explain WHY we snowmobile is to actually Take a Friend Snowmobiling.  We know how much FUN it is and once our new and old friends go snowmobiling, they’ll be part of our team.
 
The manufacturers collectively and individually, as well as the dealer body, are supporting the Take a Friend/Go Snowmobiling efforts.  Through the ISMA Grant Program, opportunities are available for state/provincial associations to receive financial support in coordinating an effective Take a Friend Snowmobiling event.
 
There are many opportunities and the ideas are limitless.  Knowing how important the weather is and how many of us watch our favorite weather person on TV, I recommend we all contact our favorite weatherman (weather woman in most cases) and take him or her snowmobiling. 

Once we get the weather people on a snowmobile with us, the next time they forecast a winter storm, they will do so with a smile – not a frown.